What’s Your Green IQ?


Share \| Solar Power Solar Cells Solar Home Heating Solar Water Heating Solar Roof Tiles Build a Solar Panel Articles Library	If you have a watercooler at work, use a glass to fill up instead of using paper or plastic cups from the dispenser. more tips > Conservation at Home Family Footprints Simple Steps The Green Scoop Facebook Twitter RSS Features RSS Blogs RSS Tips RSS AddThis Simple Steps What’s Your Green IQ? By Andrea Kasprzak You’ve taken some huge green steps, but how does your green knowledge measure up? Take our quiz to gauge your Green IQ and pick up some conservation cues along the way! 1. Not all household appliances use the same amount of energy. Which one guzzles the most? Blow-dryer Refrigerator Clothes dryer 2. Your computer will use the least amount of energy if you: Keep it on and plugged in overnight Put it to sleep when you put yourself to sleep Turn it off each night 3. If the average American household switched just ____ regular bulb(s) to energy-saving CFLs, it would save enough energy to light 3 million homes for a year. 100 Three One 4. What percentage of waste in landfills is organic matter (food scraps) that could have been composted? 8 percent 50 percent 25 percent 5. When it comes to generating natural energy, which of the following power options does not depend on the climate or weather in your area? Solar Wind Geo-thermal (from the ground) 6. Which of the following is not a benefit of purchasing locally grown produce? Reducing your carbon footprint Cutting down on packaging Being sure your kids will eat all their veggies 7. Approximately how many species of animals does deforestation destroy each year? 1,000 10,000 150,000 « Previous Next » From Our Sponsor This year, you'll wrap presents in: Fancy wrapping paper Reusable fabric bags Brown paper bags tied with festive ribbon submit> Conservation at Home Family Footprints Simple Steps The Green Scoop Everyday Green Changes Terms Privacy Contact Us About Copyright © 2013 Studio One Networks. All rights reserved

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